Malperfusion Syndromes in Aortic Dissections

Overview

Journal Vasc Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2016 Feb 10

PMID 26858183

Citations 36

Authors

Todd C Crawford

Robert J Beaulieu

Bryan A Ehlert

Elizabeth V Ratchford

James H Black 3rd

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Abstract

Aortic dissection remains a challenging clinical scenario, especially when complicated by peripheral malperfusion. Improvements in medical imaging have furthered understanding of the pathophysiology of malperfusion events in association with aortic dissection, including the elucidation of different mechanisms of branch vessel obstruction. Despite these advances, malperfusion syndrome remains a deadly entity with significant mortality. This review presents the latest knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of aortic dissection complicated by malperfusion syndrome, and discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for management of this vicious entity.

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